Again, in my efforts to share as much as possible and give a bit back for all the great stuff I see shared here…
Had this pic for a while. It’s printed on Air Ministry paper and has a list of all the guy’s names on the back and what happened to them. Over 2/3rds were KIA, mostly Normandy and Arnhem. Felt it appropriate to post it given the recent Arnhem anniversary etc.
As an aside, I was also impressed by the size of the chap in the front row – big bloke for the times!
By: Cajun21 - 2nd December 2004 at 14:57
Skypilot62 & Sat2
Thanks guys that clears it up.
Cheers
Itch
By: skypilot62 - 2nd December 2004 at 00:45
Cajun,
As far as I know only “flying” badges or brevets were and are worn above the left breats pocket.
They are Army glider pilot wings and all aircrew were either NCO’s or commissioned.This wasn’t policy at the start of WW2,as AC2 (RAF) aircrew were common in RAF multi-engined types.
Hope this helps.
Sat2, you’ll see that Cajun21 has corrected himself already. In fact, para wings (SAS/SBS and Standard Parachute) were worn over the breast a la brevet style early in WW2 but the edicts later stated that they were to be worn on the right sleeve. There’s a few well-known pictures of early SAS troops wearing their wings in this fashion.
Dean
By: sat2 - 1st December 2004 at 22:37
Cajun,
As far as I know only “flying” badges or brevets were and are worn above the left breats pocket.
They are Army glider pilot wings and all aircrew were either NCO’s or commissioned.This wasn’t policy at the start of WW2,as AC2 (RAF) aircrew were common in RAF multi-engined types.
Hope this helps.
By: Cajun21 - 1st December 2004 at 21:33
Skypilot
Noticed that all are wearing wings. Are they the glider pilots or are those jump wings? Also the majority are also Sargents.
Cheers
Itch
OOOOPS
Just reread the thread title, DOH … brain freeze.
Itch
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